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SUMMARY:Coffee & Connections - Family Edition
DESCRIPTION:Coffee & Connections \nAt House of Books & Friends\, our mission is to combat loneliness and social isolation. In a time when we are more digitally connected than ever\, it can be hard to find real and meaningful connections\, especially for families. We want to create opportunities for parents and carers to meet over coffee and good conversation\, providing the chance for people to forge community\, and share the joys\, trials and tribulations of family life. \nHow does it work? \nAt the beginning of each session\, there will be a 5-minute group activity to get the conversation flowing led by a member of our team. Everybody is then invited to write down their favourite topic of conversation and drop it in our Chatty Hat! Our team member will randomly pull out some topics\, which we will discuss throughout the session. Remember\, there is no need to be an expert! All discussions are designed to be relaxed\, respectful and enjoyable! We’ll organise everything you need to have a great time\, including a craft table to keep the little ones entertained. You just show up\, be yourself & make new connections! \nMeet ups will take place in public\, and we ask all participants to be mindful of their own safety when attending – for example\, thinking carefully before sharing personal information such as your home address with other participants. We ask all people to be respectful of other participants taking part in the session. \nWhat dates and times are the sessions taking place? \nSessions are 60 minutes\, and take place during school holidays from 10:30am – 11:30am \nTickets \nIt is free to attend Coffee & Connections\, but we do ask for you to book a ticket so we know how many people to expect. There is a free hot drink available for people taking part in the event\, and juice for the young ones. \nYou can book your free ticket on our website by following the links below or in store at the bookshop. \nThursday 23rd July ticket \nWednesday 5th August ticket \nWednesday 12th August ticket \nWednesday 19th August ticket \nWednesday 26th August ticket
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.info/event/coffee-connections-family-edition-3
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coffee & Connections
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SUMMARY:The Feminist Bookclub - August
DESCRIPTION:House of Books & Friends are delighted to announce that we are hosting the Feminist Book Club. Taking place monthly\, this will be a space for people of all genders to discuss feminist books. In August we will be discussing Taiwan Travelogue by Yang Shuang-zi. It will take place August 19th at 6pm. \nTickets \nBook & Ticket – £14.99 \nTicket only – £3 \nAbout the Book \nWinner of the 2026 International Booker Prize \nWinner of the 2024 National Book Award for Translated Literature \nDisguised as a translation of a rediscovered text by a Japanese writer\, Taiwan Travelogue is a bittersweet story of love between two women\, nested in an artful exploration of language\, history and power. Set in May 1938\, the young novelist Aoyama Chizuko sails from Japan to Taiwan where her interpreter proffers tantalising glimpses of island life and helps her to taste as much of cuisine as her larger-than-life appetite can bear.
URL:https://houseofbooksandfriends.info/event/the-feminist-bookclub-august
LOCATION:House of Books & Friends\, 81 King Street\, Manchester\, M2 4AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:The Book Club
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